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Crispy, Saucy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites in a Skillet

Crispy, Saucy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites in a Skillet

Crispy, Saucy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites in a Skillet are delightful morsels pan-seared and simmered in a rich sauce, perfect as a quick dinner or an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bites
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large rimmed skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons set
  • cutting board
  • Chef knife
  • Flat spatula for sautéing and flipping

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. salmon filet, skin and bones removed and sliced into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes
  • ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced or grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or ¾ teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter or dairy free butter

Garnishes (optional)

  • sesame seeds
  • chopped cilantro
  • chili crisp oil, sriracha or garlic chili sauce optional to make spicier

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl mix tamari, lemon juice, paprika, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce. Whisk until honey is dissolved. Add salmon cubes to the mixture.
  • While salmon cubes marinate for 5 minutes, bring a large rimmed skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and tilt pan to spread oil. It should be hot enough for the oil to spread but not so hot that it smokes.
  • Place salmon cubes into the pan, reserving marinade. Let sear for about 2 minutes. If using butter, add to pan now and let it melt alongside the salmon cubes.
  • Flip each salmon cube over using a flat thin spatula. Pour marinade into pan and let come to a simmer, mixing with the butter (if using) while salmon finishes cooking (1-2 minutes). Tilt pan to spread the sauce around and coat all of the cubes.
  • Remove salmon pieces from heat to a serving plate or onto individual plates or bowls.
  • If sauce is too thin, return pan with sauce to the heat and let simmer for another 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  • Use a basting brush or spoon to spread any leftover sauce onto the salmon cubes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro and serve right away.

Notes

It's best eaten fresh but can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and rewarm or eat cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1215mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bites, Crispy, Garlic, honey, Salmon, Saucy
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